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Rep. Armstrong introduces bill in Wisconsin Assembly to allow child care leases at technical colleges

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David Armstrong, Wisconsin State Representative for 67th District | https://www.facebook.com/RepArmstrongWI/

David Armstrong, Wisconsin State Representative for 67th District | https://www.facebook.com/RepArmstrongWI/

The new bill authored by State Rep. David Armstrong aims to allow technical colleges to lease their facilities for child care centers, expanding support for child care services on campus, according to the Wisconsin State Assembly.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others. (FE)".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill amends Wisconsin statutes to allow technical colleges to lease their facilities specifically for the operation of child care centers, with the approval of the Technical College System Board. Previously, technical colleges were prohibited from leasing their facilities for any school-related purposes post-June 30, 1999, except for renting property not needed for school purposes. This legislation creates an exception to the existing lease restriction, enabling these institutions to support child care services on their premises. The bill applies to leases entered into on its effective date.

The bill was co-authored by Senator Dan Feyen (Republican-20th District), Representative Mark Born (Republican-37th District), Representative Calvin T. Callahan (Republican-35th District), Representative Rick Gundrum (Republican-58th District), Representative Jenna Jacobson (Democrat-50th District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Mark Spreitzer (Democrat-15th District), along one other co-sponsor.

David Armstrong has co-authored or authored another four bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.

Armstrong, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 67th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Rob Summerfield.

In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.

Bills Introduced by David Armstrong in Wisconsin Assembly During 2025 Regular Session

Bill NumberDate IntroducedShort Description
AB2102/06/2025Technical colleges’ lease of their facilities to others. (FE)
AB1202/06/2025State agency status for certain physician assistants and advanced practice nurses who provide services without compensation for local health departments or school districts. (FE)

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